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RUP 662P

1975 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,562 mi
Last recorded12,562 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUP 662P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 12,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 11,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 10,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 9,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 2,499 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Sep 2008 2,490 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 97,010 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RUP 662P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUP 662P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUP 662P registered?

RUP 662P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is RUP 662P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUP 662P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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